Newswise Feature Channel: Asthma

The "POR-DEE" Mask: A Health Innovation by Chula's Faculty of Medicine, in Collaboration with CP, Effectively Protects Against PM2.5 Dust at an Affordable Price

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:55:33 EST

Due to the PM2.5 dust situation in Thailand, which now exceeds the global standard and significantly impacts public health, Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine and Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, have developed the "POR-DEE" face mask.

Pediatric Chronic Disease Prevalence Has Risen to Nearly 30% in the Last 20 Years

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:10:00 EST

The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3, or about 25 million, young people ages 5 to 25 estimated to now be living with pediatric onset conditions that significantly affect their lives.

Spring Cleaning: Spruce up Your House While Toning Down Allergies

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:04 EST

Cleaning the dust, mold and grime that have accumulated over the winter can help everyone breathe better and avoid the sneezing and wheezing that come from spring allergies.

Neurosurgery Urges Collaboration on NIH Indirect Cost Policy

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:40:18 EST

The AANS, CNS, and over 40 other leading medical organizations sent a joint letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), expressing concerns over the agency's new policy imposing a 15% cap on indirect cost rates for all NIH grants.

NIH Provides Critical Funding for Pediatric Clinical Trials in Diseases Not Prioritized by Industry, Study Shows

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:45:58 EST

"We observed that NIH funded key research areas that are less often prioritized by industry, and this is critical for establishing new treatments that children need," said lead author Ansh...

Asthma and Stem Cell Therapy

World Journal of Stem Cells — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:49 EST

The global incidence of asthma, a leading respiratory disorder affecting more than 235 million people, has dramatically increased in recent years. Characterized by chronic airway inflammation and an imbalanced response to airborne irritants

ATS Breathe Easy - Biologics: A Breakthrough Treatment for Asthma

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:10:28 EST

ATS Breathe Easy - Biologics: A Breakthrough Treatment for Asthma

Stopping Asthma in Its Tracks

La Jolla Institute for Immunology — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:30:29 EST

"If we can target these molecules in human patients, they might be able to develop long-lasting tolerance to allergens."

Air Quality After Wildfires: How to Safeguard Kids Long Term

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:30:03 EST

Schools and families are seeking reliable advice on how to protect kids from the poor air quality resulting from the wildfires that devastated swathes of Los Angeles.

Environmental Research: How Dangerous Are Nanoplastics for Babies in the Womb?

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:10:57 EST

Allergies and asthma are widespread diseases that could arise during embryonal development in the womb. A team led by Empa researcher Tina Burki is investigating the possible causes of this. The focus is on nanoplastic particles, which could lead to the development of a hypersensitive immune system in the child.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Warrior to Kick Off Ats Breathe Easy Podcast Relaunch

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:25:41 EST

Pulmonary Fibrosis Warrior to Kick Off ATS Breathe Easy Podcast Relaunch

Romantic Gestures for Your Valentine with Allergies or Asthma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:28 EST

This February, a few simple guidelines can keep your allergy- or asthma-prone valentine free from wheezing and sneezing, and make you a lovable hero.

California Fires Put People at Risk of Housing Instability, Health Problems

George Washington University — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:05:02 EST

The California fires and massive destruction of homes in the LA region has exacerbated an already serious housing crisis. News reports say that sharp rent increases have led to many families who are homeless or living in unstable or unsafe housing.

How to Protect Kids From Bad Air Quality During Fires

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:00:29 EST

It can be hard to sift through the massive influx of health information available during the L.A. fires, from understanding AQI to knowing when to wear a mask. Children's Hospital Los Angeles pulmonologists, Shirleen Loloyan Kohn, MD and Roberta Kato, MD, and pediatrician Colleen Kraft, MD, answer key questions on how to keep kids safe at home, outdoors, and in the community when air quality dips due to fires.

Scientists Discover Potential Blood Test for Asthma Diagnosis and Severity

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:40:29 EST

Simple tests could replace complex breathing tests, speeding diagnoses.

Researchers Identify Novel Immune Cells That May Worsen Asthma

McMaster University — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:00 EST

Researchers at McMaster University have made an important discovery in the field of asthma research, identifying a new population of immune cells that may play a crucial role in the severity of asthma symptoms.

Pulmonologist Can Talk About Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke

Indiana University — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:18 EST

L.A. Wildfires: Mask Up to Protect Against Poor Air Quality

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:50:09 EST

As wildfires rage throughout Los Angeles County, the air quality is unhealthy--even if the Air Quality Index listed on smartphone weather reports indicates otherwise.

Wildfire Safety for Families

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:55:31 EST

Wildfires are not uncommon when you live in California--and that's a scary thing for some children to grasp. We spoke to two experts at Children's Hospital Los Angeles--pulmonologist Shirleen Loloyan Kohn, MD, and psychologist Stephanie Marcy, PhD--to get tips on keeping your whole family safe and sound in the event of a wildfire.

Keck Medicine of USC Experts Available to Speak About Contaminated Water, Wildfire Health Risks

Keck Medicine of USC — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:50:14 EST